Effects of ingesting low glycemic index carbohydrate food for the sahur meal on subjective, metabolic and physiological responses, and endurance performance in Ramadan fasted men.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of low glycemic index (LGI) carbohydrate meal on subjective, metabolic and physiological responses, and endurance performance in the Ramadan fasted state.

Methods: During Ramadan, 12 Muslim men, in a randomized and crossover design, ingested for the sahur meal (i.e.

Conducting an acute intense interval exercise session during the Ramadan fasting month: what is the optimal time of the day?

This study examines the effects of Ramadan fasting on performance during an intense exercise session performed at three different times of the day, i.e., 08:00, 18:00, and 21:00 h.

Effects of fasting during ramadan month on cognitive function in muslim athletes.

Purpose: Our study aimed to profile the effect of fasting during the Ramadan month on cognitive function in a group of healthy Muslim athletes.

Methods: Eighteen male athletes underwent computerized neuropsychological testing during (fasting) and after (non-fasting) Ramadan. Diet was standardized, and tests were performed at 0900h and 1600h to characterize potential time-of-day (TOD) interactions.

Effects of Ramadan fasting on 60 min of endurance running performance in moderately trained men.

Objective: This study examines the effects of Ramadan fasting on endurance performance.

Method: Using a crossover design, 10 moderately trained, active Muslim men performed 60 min runs on a treadmill in the fasted (Ramadan, RAM) and non-fasted (Control, CON) state on two separate counterbalanced occasions. After familiarization, four subjects performed their CON trial 1 week before Ramadan, while the other six subjects performed their CON trial 1 week after the Ramadan month.